The Great Pumpkin Carve
Over 70 carvers sculpt, saw and chisel giant pumpkins — some weighing up to 400 pounds — before crowds of onlookers. Back in the early 1970s, Andrew and Jamie Wyeth […]
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Events for October 17, 2026
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Boo at the Zoo
Celebrate “zoo-style.” It’s a merry — not scary — event. Wear a costume and bring your own bag for treats. Great photo ops! $8. 10 to 3 p.m. 1001 N. […]
Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
Copeland Maritime Center 1124 E 7th St, WilmingtonFind adventure and outdoor fun, maritime history and cultural events with annual community festivals. July 4, DE250 Independence Day; Oct. 17, Halloween Ghost Ship. Copeland Maritime Center at the Kalmar […]
West Chester Railroad Fall Foliage Express
West Chester Railroad Station 203 E Market St, West ChesterEnjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley on a 90-minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills, then return. Trains depart the station […]
Natural Lands Fall Festival & Connect
Celebrate the season with local artisans, all ages crafts, costume contests, a scavenger hunt, live music, food and beer trucks. Stroud Preserve, 454 N. Creek Rd., West Chester. 1 to […]
The Lights Festival at Plantation Field
Enjoy food, live music, dancing, play areas and games for all ages and the sight of the sky lit with thousands of lanterns. 1537 W. Doe Run Rd., Kennett Square. […]